Printing Collection (page 17)

Lovedale, Going to Work (b / w photo)
3092325 Lovedale, Going to Work (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lovedale, Going to Work)

Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre (chromolitho)
2802514 Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre)

Richard March Hoe (chromolitho)
2802513 Richard March Hoe (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard March Hoe)

Examples of inks for printing bank cheques. 1899

Advert, Winstones Printing Inks, London
Advert for Winstones Printing Inks, Shoe Lane, London. 1899

Specimen of the Braille system of printing for the blind (litho)
2808334 Specimen of the Braille system of printing for the blind (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Specimen of the Braille system of printing for the blind)

Part of a column of Gutenbergs bible (colour litho)
961167 Part of a column of Gutenbergs bible (colour litho) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choice examples of Early Printing and Engraving)

Barnardos William Baker Training School ( Goldings ), Hertf
Boys in the printing department at Barnardos William Baker Training School (also known as Goldings ), near Hertford

Printing machine at work, Black & White magazine. 1893

One of the Machine Rooms, Black & White magazine. 1893

Insetting, Stitching and Cutting, Black & White magazine
Insetting, Stitching, Cutting, Black & White magazine. 1893

Engine Room, Black & White magazine. 1893

Cutting overlays, Black & White magazine. 1893

A corner of the Composing Department. 1893

A corner of the Black Shop - The British Printer. 1893

Plan showing the Ravages of the late Fire at Kingston, Jamaica (engraving)
1620358 Plan showing the Ravages of the late Fire at Kingston, Jamaica (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Guttenbergs first proof (engraving)
970796 Guttenbergs first proof (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guttenbergs first proof)

Alois Senefelder, German playwright, actor and inventor of lithography (chromolitho)
972037 Alois Senefelder, German playwright, actor and inventor of lithography (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alois Senefelder (1771-1834)

Chinese printing (chromolitho)
974006 Chinese printing (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese printing. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Augustus Applegath and Edward Cowpers printing machine 1833
The invention of a steam powered rotary printing machine revolutionised the western world and opened large opportunities of mass distribution of books and news publications. 1833

The British Calico-Printing Industry (b / w photo)
1592964 The British Calico-Printing Industry (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Calico-Printing Industry)

The British Calico-Printing Industry (b / w photo)
1592963 The British Calico-Printing Industry (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Calico-Printing Industry)

A Revolution in Printing (engraving)
1598091 A Revolution in Printing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Revolution in Printing)

Printing at Tayuen Fu, Province of Shansi (litho)
1598981 Printing at Tayuen Fu, Province of Shansi (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Printing at Tayuen Fu, Province of Shansi)

Wood Engraving, Its History and Practice (engraving)
1101159 Wood Engraving, Its History and Practice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wood Engraving, Its History and Practice)

Sign saying "First Rate"(colour litho)
1093174 Sign saying " First Rate" (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sign saying " First Rate")

The Officer of the Mint (engraving)
1094630 The Officer of the Mint (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Officer of the Mint)

Advert for Shuck Maclean and Co Ltd, printing ink manufacturers. The Secretary of the Spoof Museum - Antediluvian Art Section - writes: Replying to your enquiry

Cartoon advert for Shuck Maclean and Co Ltd, makers of printing inks. The winner of a beauty competition writes: I ascribe my success entirely to the use of your charming inks. 20th century

Inside a printing house (chromolitho)
964340 Inside a printing house (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inside a printing house (interieur d imprimerie), a miniature from Chants Royaux

Chocolat d Aiguebelle trade card, printing (chromolitho)
963846 Chocolat d Aiguebelle trade card, printing (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pressroom, Sears Roebuck & Co, Chicago, Illinois, USA, where the famous mail order catalogue was printed. Date: circa 1910s

William Caxtons Printing Office in Westminster Abbey, London. 1474

Sir Sydney Waterlow, statue in Waterlow Park, London
Sir Sydney Waterlow, founder of the printing company, statue erected in Waterlow Park, London. late 19th century

Sir Sydney Waterlow, founder of printing company
Sir Sydney Waterlow, founder of the printing company. late 19th century

Patricks Street, Cork, Munster, Ireland
Patricks Street, viewed from Patricks Hill, Cork, Munster, Ireland. circa 1910s

The Manufacture of Valentines (engraving)
1105526 The Manufacture of Valentines (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manufacture of Valentines)

Grand Panorama of the Great Exhibition, South-East Portion of the Nave (engraving)
1102546 Grand Panorama of the Great Exhibition, South-East Portion of the Nave (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand Panorama of the Great Exhibition)

Variety of Telegraph machinery including a Single needle telegraph of Cooke Date: circa 1850

Advertisement for Manders poster inks depicting a lady looking through a lorgnette. Date: 1897

Cover design, Art & Publicity, Fine Printing & Design, Special Autumn Number of The Studio. Date: 1925

William Caxton checking a proof
The printer William Caxton checking a proof. Printed the first English illustrated book, the encyclopaedia The Myrrour of the worlde in 1481. Date: circa 1481

Liberty Loan, Preparing the Bonds at Washington U. S. A 1917
Women worker at the bureau printing presses, bonds had to go through lots of processes before the finish result was ready to be purchased by the public. Date: 1917

Lithography (colour litho)
981752 Lithography (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lithography. Plates and printings required for design in six colours)

CAXTON AND HIS PRESS
The printer William Caxton checking a proof. Printed the first English illustrated book, the encyclopaedia The Myrrour of the worlde in 1481. Date: circa 1475

The Fall of Phaeton (litho)
961204 The Fall of Phaeton (litho) by Italian School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choice examples of early printing and engraving, facsimiles of rare and curious books)

Printing at Tayeun Fu (litho)
728640 Printing at Tayeun Fu (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Printing at Tayeun Fu, Province at Shansi: Reprinting the Chinese classics)

Literature. The Daily Metamorphosis, by the caricaturist Jean Jacques Grandville
3434594 Literature. The Daily Metamorphosis, by the caricaturist Jean Jacques Grandville. Poster, France, 1846. (poster) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info.: Litterature)

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"From Gutenberg's Press to Modern Printing: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time to the 1450s, when Johannes Gutenberg revolutionized the world with his printing press. This invention marked a turning point in history, making books more accessible and knowledge easier to disseminate. Fast forward to the 1800s, where the cylinder printing press took center stage. This innovation allowed for faster and more efficient production of newspapers and other printed materials. In the early 1900s, coal tar became a game-changer in the printing industry as it provided vibrant colors for lithographic prints. The Daily Telegraph's bustling printing room was filled with these colorful masterpieces that captivated readers. Meanwhile, across Europe, Martin Luther shook religious institutions with his famous "95 Theses" printed on a press similar to Gutenberg's. These bold statements sparked a reformation movement that forever changed Christianity. Typesetting by hand was an art form practiced diligently at Morning Post newspaper in London. Skilled typesetters meticulously arranged individual letters into words and sentences before they were pressed onto paper. Benjamin Franklin himself utilized a printing press during his lifetime as he pursued both political and scientific endeavors. His contributions extended beyond statesmanship; they also encompassed advancements in communication technology. Imagine standing amidst towering shelves filled with books produced by Gutenberg's revolutionary press - truly awe-inspiring. These volumes represent centuries of knowledge preserved through print. Traveling further north brings us to Glen Rosa on Scotland's Isle of Arran, where Cir Mohr stands majestically against picturesque landscapes. Even here, one can find evidence equipment used by German printers who settled there long ago. Printing has come a long way since its humble beginnings but remains an integral part of our lives today. Whether it be newspapers or novels, brochures or business cards - each piece is crafted using techniques developed over centuries.